HPEA-110: Volleyball I

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Fitness & Wellness
Department
Fitness Leadership
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Health & Physical Education
Course Number
110
Course Title
Volleyball I
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description

Covers the fundamental skills, strategy, history, rules, and values of volleyball. Discusses concept of team play and how to develop an appreciation for the sport as both player and spectator. Course also explores nutrition and health related fitness as it pertains to disease and weight prevention.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement

HPEA 110 is designed to teach beginner and intermediate volleyball skills while covering historic highlights as well as providing exposure to game strategy.

Core Course Topics
  1. Cardiovascular training, flexibility, strength training and nutrition as it pertains to disease prevention and weight management.
  2. Player positions and strategy.
  3. Proper techniques-passing, setting,serving, spiking, setting and court management.
  4. Rules and etiquette.
  5. Terminology.
  6. History of the game.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Demonstrate proper volleyball skills: passing, setting, court management, spiking and serving, and strategy.
  2. Explain the basic volleyball terminology and the history of its evolution.
  3. Explain how the volleyball court is set up, rules of play, basic etiquette, and scoring procedures.
  4. Demonstrate an awareness of healthy eating habits and training as it relates to disease prevention and weight management.
  5. List player positions and how positions interrelate.
  6. Assess fitness levels and demonstrate proper training techniques.
  7. Describe the general history of the games’ evolution.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  1. Skill tests on volley, set, spike, and serve
  2. Quizzes on textbook readings
  3. Project demonstration - class may participate in a skills drill or conditioning activity
  4. Participation
  5. Final exam
Texts
To be determined by the instructor.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
Yes

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Determined by department.

Effective Term
Fall 2019